How late it was, how late

About “How late it was, how late”

In 1994, James Kelman wrote a novel set in Scotland about a petty crook who has had multiple run-ins with the police. The story is told through the reflections of the man as he sits in jail, thinking about his life and choices. He has been in trouble before, but this time is different—his latest fight with the police left him blind. Now he faces the added challenge of being blind, in addition to the other problems he has created for himself. The novel explores his thoughts and feelings as he deals with the consequences of his actions.